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England captain Harry Brook, West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves and Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for July. Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harshitha Samarawickrama and Hayley Matthews made the women’s shortlist.

Nayanthara has revealed that she was initially hesitant to join Geethu Mohandas’ ‘Toxic’ due to its large ensemble cast. However, the actress says the director’s narration convinced her, promising audiences an incredible action thriller that will blow their minds

Mirabai Chanu recalled the emotional significance of winning Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow after years of injuries, family difficulties and the disappointment of missing a medal at the Paris Olympics, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with medallists.

The government collected Rs 10,463 crore in customs duty on gold, silver and platinum between May 13 and August 2, Parliament was informed. Gold accounted for Rs 10,040 crore, while silver and platinum contributed Rs 328 crore and Rs 95 crore

BostonSight and Hyderabad-based LVPEI have launched a prospective clinical trial to study the mental health effects of PROSE and scleral lenses. The multi-site study will assess patient outcomes and explore whether specialty lenses can improve quality of life and support earlier intervention.

Nearly three years after Hyderabad’s historic Murgi Chowk Market was demolished, traders are still waiting for the new complex. Delays in construction have displaced businesses, with some traders operating from temporary premises or roadsides while others have shut their shops.

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended price caps and standardised charges for treatments and diagnostics at private hospitals to protect families from high medical bills. It has also proposed Jan Aushadhi Kendras, insurance for the missing middle and expanded public healthcare infrastructure.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has named support staff for the senior men’s team and Under-23, Under-19, Under-16 and Under-14 squads for the coming season. The appointments include trainers, physiotherapists, video analysts and a masseur for the senior team.

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues is excited about featuring in the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027, saying her mindset remains focused on helping India win. She also reflected on The Hundred, injury setback and India’s upcoming South Africa series

The government offered to discuss student protests in Lok Sabha, with Home Minister Amit Shah set to respond. Amid opposition sloganeering, the House passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, without debate before being adjourned for the day

The Supreme Court will hear on August 17 petitions seeking a court-monitored SIT probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The court earlier directed Uttar Pradesh government to include a forensic auditor in the probe

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Splatoon Raiders takes the popular Nintendo franchise in a fresh looter-shooter direction, combining ink-based combat, exploration and chaotic raids. While its story and checkpoint system could be stronger, creative gameplay, impressive Switch 2 features and fun mechanics make it worth playing.

Telangana government conducted a Varuna Yagam at Nagarjuna Sagar seeking abundant rainfall, good harvests and increased inflows into the Krishna and Godavari rivers. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is scheduled to attend the concluding Poornahuti ceremony later Monday afternoon

The makers of psychological horror thriller Kapaali have unveiled Hansika Motwani’s first-look poster on her birthday. Directed by Raam Ganni and starring Rohith Nara, the film combines a police backdrop with occult, mythological and supernatural elements.

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised Devdutt Padikkal for his unbeaten 142 against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, saying the knock was “really good”. Padikkal’s performance strengthens India’s options for the No. 3 spot ahead of the Test series

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank alleged irregularities in the allotment of five acres in Raviryala to a company linked to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s brother. He sought cancellation of the allotment, an impartial probe and the Chief Minister’s resignation.

Indian youngster Ayush Shetty is relishing his World Championships debut against defending champion and world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi. Despite the tough opening draw, Shetty says he wants to set his own benchmark and embrace the challenge.

Several BRS leaders and members of voluntary organisations were placed under house arrest or taken into preventive custody in Suryapet ahead of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s visit to Nagarjunasagar. BRS members protested the arrests and raised slogans against the government.

Fresh applications for Cheyutha pensions and Indiramma Houses in Hyderabad’s CURE region have triggered concerns among beneficiaries, with many apprehensive that the latest exercise could meet the same fate as applications collected under Praja Palana in December 2023.

Tension prevailed in Narsampet after municipal officials demolished a pedestal built for former MLA Peddi Sudharshan Reddy’s statue, citing lack of permission. BRS leaders and cadres staged a protest and rasta-roko, leading to a scuffle with police.

An outsourced NPDCL worker was electrocuted while repairing a power line between Gontlapet and Motlaguda villages in Kumram Bheem Asifabad on Monday. His family staged a sit-in at the hospital, alleging power was restored without warning.

A newborn baby was found abandoned at a junction in Naspur mandal centre in Mancherial on Monday. Locals alerted police, who shifted the baby to a hospital. The healthy newborn will later be moved to a child welfare home.

BRS leader T Harish Rao urged the Telangana government to operate Kaleshwaram pumps at Kannepalli and fill interconnected reservoirs to support farmers during Kharif. He sought pumping from Mid Manair to the Lower Manair Dam and utilisation of Godavari floodwater.